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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.72, 1,476.49 and 497.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.72, 1,476.49 and 497.11 is: 746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.72 : 1,476.49 = 497.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.72/1,476.49 = 497.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.72x = 1,476.49 × 497.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.72x = 733,977.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,977.94/983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.12

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